Oreo Icebox Cake is an easy, no-bake dessert made with milk-soaked Oreos layered with creamy pudding and whipped cream. After chilling, it cuts just like cake!
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My Kitchen’s Basically a Dessert Drive-Thru…& I Love It!
So far this summer, my kitchen has been a nonstop rotation of cookies and brownies as kids come and go. They all know how much I love to bake and will ask for specific treats after seeing something I’ve posted on Instagram or remembering a past favorite.
The neighborhood boys have officially nicknamed my buckeye brownies “legendary brownies” and call my frozen lemonade “the best drink to ever exist.”
A couple weeks ago, after I made them this chocolate chip cookie icebox cake, they immediately asked for another one. I didn’t have chocolate chip cookies on hand, so I used Oreos instead, and it was a huge hit!
After a few rounds of testing, I figured out that soaking the Oreos in milk first gives the best results. They soften into the perfect cake-like layer once chilled.
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I made this and it was excellent. Looked and tasted great. All were impressed!!
– Susan
Oreo Icebox Cake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oreo cookies | 2 packages | Any flavor works; I typically use classic in this recipe |
| Instant vanilla pudding mix | 2 small boxes (3.4 oz each) | Use regular instant pudding, not sugar-free or cook-and-serve |
| Whole milk | 3-1/4 cups | 2-1/4 cups for pudding, 1 cup for dipping cookies |
| Whipped topping | 1 tub (8 oz), thawed | Regular Cool Whip, Truwhip, Cocowhip, or homemade whipped cream |
Oreo Icebox Cake: Tips For Success
- Quick dip: Dip Oreos in milk for 1–2 seconds to soften them without getting soggy.
- Use regular whipped topping: Light or sugar-free kinds can get watery.
- Let it chill overnight: The longer it chills, the more the Oreos turn soft and cake-like.
- Warm the knife: Hold the knife under hot water, then dry it before each cut.
- Fill the layers: Break cookies to fill empty spots so each layer is covered.
Storage
- Store in the fridge: Cover the icebox cake tightly and keep it in the fridge. It stays good for up to 1 week.
- Skip the freezer: Freezing changes the texture and flavor, so it’s best to just keep this in the fridge.
More Oreo Desserts:
Desserts
Oreo Truffles
Desserts
Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Bars
Cookies
Homemade Oreos
Frozen Treats
Oreo Milkshake
Oreo Icebox Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (24-ounce) packages Oreo cookies (party-size package) see note 1
- 2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix see note 2
- 3-1/4 cups whole milk divided
- 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed, divided, see note 3
Instructions
- Line the pan with parchment, leaving an overhang so the cake lifts out easily. Scoop out 1 heaping cup of whipped topping and set it aside.
- In a bowl, add both pudding mixes. While whisking constantly, gradually pour in 2-1/4 cups milk. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Gently fold in the remaining whipped topping until combined.
- Pour the last 1 cup milk into a shallow bowl. Dip cookies (both sides) in the milk, then arrange a single layer in the pan, breaking cookies as needed to fit.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over the cookies. Add another milk-soaked cookie layer, then the rest of the pudding. Finish with a final cookie layer.
- Spread the reserved whipped topping over the cookies. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours (overnight is best) so the cookies can fully soften.
- Lift out the cake, cut into squares with a sharp knife (wipe the blade between cuts), and garnish with a few leftover crumbled Oreo cookies if desired.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Variations
Switch Up The Flavor!
There are so many ways to change up this Oreo Icebox Cake. Here are a few:
- Mint Oreo Cake: Swap regular Oreos for mint ones.
- Peanut Butter Crunch: Use peanut butter Oreos and add a peanut butter drizzle between layers.
- Triple Chocolate: Use chocolate pudding with chocolate or regular Oreos.
- Golden Dream: Vanilla Oreos paired with vanilla or cheesecake pudding.
- Pistachio Icebox Cake: Try this Pistachio Icebox Cake recipe.
Oreo Icebox Cake FAQs
Texture is best on day two and three. After day four the cream can get watery.
2% milk will work, but the cake won’t be as firm and will have less richness. I wouldn’t go lower than that, or the texture may turn out too soft.
For this recipe, yes! It won’t thicken properly otherwise.
I made this and it was excellent. Looked and tasted great. All were impressed!!
So happy to hear it! Thanks for the comment Susan! 🙂